Malaria vs dengue: Today is Malaria Day on 25 April. The aim of this day is to aware of people about malaria and take necessary steps to eliminate it. Malaria is a major problem in India. Every year a large number of people are vulnerable to it. This disease spread by mosquitoes spreads more in summer, especially when it rains.

Similarly, there are symptoms of dengue. Therefore, most people are confused about malaria and dengue. Like malaria, dengue also spreads through mosquitoes, but there is a big difference. Let’s know who is more dangerous in malaria and dengue …

How to spread malaria

Malaria disease anopheles spreads by mosquito bites. When a mosquito infected with malaria bites a human being, a parasite called plasmodium goes into his body. This parasite goes into the blood and damages red blood cells and problems like fever, weakness start.

What are the symptoms of malaria

Repeated high fever

Chills and sweating

Vomiting or nausea

Body pain and fatigue

What is the difference between dengue and malaria

1. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes called anopheles and dengue Aedes Aegypti.

2. Mosquitoes of malaria bite at night and dengue mosquitoes during the day.

3. Malaria has frequent high fever, cold problem, while dengue breaks bone fever, pain behind the eyes, body rashes and platelets are reduced.

4. Malaria is detected by blood slide or malaria rapid test, while dengue NS1 antigens showed platelet count.

5. Malaria medicines are present but there is no special treatment for dengue, only on the basis of symptoms.

How to avoid malaria

Avoid mosquitoes.

Wear all -arm clothes.

Use mosquito nets.

Do not allow water to accumulate around the house, because mosquitoes thrive in similar places.

Use mosquito -killing sprays and creams.

As soon as evening, close the windows and doors or get a fake.

From time to time, go to the government camp and get an inquiry done.

Why World Malaria Day is celebrated

Eliminating malaria is not just one country, but the responsibility of the whole world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), millions of people are affected by malaria and thousands of people are killed, especially children. This disease can be prevented easily by identifying in time.

Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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